Many Whigs in the House of Representatives opposed the plan, because they feared that the political dispute over slavery would destroy the Supreme Court.
VOA : special.2009.03.05
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On several occasions he has used his significant influence to ease tensions or call on political adversaries to end their dispute.
VOA : standard.2009.09.21
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I don't think I have a clearly defined position which makes me different from some parties to the dispute, whether it's political or cultural or religious.